Russia test-fires Putin's 'ideal' hypersonic Kinzhal (Dagger) missile

12/03/2018

In this video grab on March 1, 2018, a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet releases the new Kinzhal hypersonic missile during a test at an undisclosed location in Russia.

"The launch went according to plan: the hypersonic missile hit its target", the ministry reportedly said. "The launch was successful, the hypersonic missile hit the designated target at the field", the statement added.

Due to the high performance of the MiG-31 aircraft and the hypersonic missile with low radar visibility and high maneuverability, Kinzhal has no known peer-rivals in any other country, according to the TASS report.

The missile has been deployed in the Southern Military District since December 1, he added.

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